Bogof

I agree. Why strip it all out if the only problem is that it's stood still for a few weeks? Go for teh easy fix first, take it out and use the brake, the disc will soon shine again

Yes. As at 25 September 2010 there were 36,932,577 full licence holders in the UK. As at 25 September 2010 there were 3,944,417 full licence holders in the UK that had 1 or more penalty points on their licence. Now IF all the penalty points were for speeding, that makes a maximum of 10.68%, somewhat short of your 15% figure. Source: http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/foi/Disclosure/Driver%20Licence%20Statistics.aspx

Joke or not, the 85th percentile is used by traffic engineers in determining speed limits on new roads. Are you suggesting that 15% of motorists have paid £60 for a speeding offence?

When looking at speed limits, there is a presumption that 85% of drivers will obey, and the lawless 15% won't. So which are you? 85? 15? Personally I'm an 85 unless the limit "feels" wrong, then I tend to drift over... which basically means motorways and dual carriageways are a potential problem for me!

Bumpy road? If it's when you approach a roundabout it'll be them rumble strips they use to remind you to slow down

Checked your tyre pressure?

No, so get to a shop and try a few. Fit and comfort are important and you can't check that on t'internet!

Since I'm not actually opposed to efforts to prolong my life and well-being, I'll stay away from this.

I would NEVER spend less than 27p on a helmet. So long as it scores 5* here http://www.sharp.direct.gov.uk it's as safe as it can be. Some £350 helmets only score 2*, price means NOTHING in terms of safety.

Might be more sense to use brake fluid. Just sayin'

Actually, wrong name... was BikerPiker. Sorry! Here's what he said... ...but the link is broken so not sure the pics still exist. EDIT - Found the thread here http://www.haymouth.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12471&start=0&hilit=abba+stand&sid=d8b3b0fccde81f3d22bd6ee73d6c4262

Can't find them. Go to vtr1000.org, speak to FirestormMike and ask him to send them to you (and me again!)

http://www.patternparts.net/p-Handlebars-38648.aspx Mr Honda isn't the only person you can buy spares from

Tractors, breakdown trucks and the like should not use orange beacons when moving. I think hazards are a right royal pain in the arse. People seem to only use them when they park in a stupid place, as if that allows them to do so with impunity. Also, when they are used when a car is parallel parked, you can't SEE the left one, so you think they are indicating right to pull out in front of you so end up slowing down for no good reason! They waste as much fuel as bicycles and should be banned from the road when I'm using it! GRRRR!

Sharp test given way to price-tag as a way of measuring effectiveness of a helmet now has it? Tesco value helmet at £30 scored higher than some Arai helmets. What value do you place on your head?

Make one. I have the drawings etc somewhere.

Surely that can't be right. It is right. I had to completely retrain my own driving method to pass the ADI Pt 2 driving ability test last year

Find someone with a screw extractor, or buy a set in Screwfix. Soak the remaining plug with WD40 overnight. Drill the centre of the plug, insert screw extractor. Unscrew plug.

My son did something similar. He rode around for a few months and booked Mod 1, passed it on 2nd attempt, then booked and passed Mod 2 first attempt. Personally I think professional training should be compulsory, as there is a huge difference between training to pass a test and training to stay alive on the roads. It worries me that people like my son have missed out on that vital training. 10% of newly qualified riders are killed or seriously injured within their first year as a full licence holder. Professional training increases the chances that you will be amongst the 90% and not the 10% No matter how little you earn, what price do you put on your life?

On a bike, I change down and utilise engine braking, block changing when appropriate, so that by the time I reach the junction I have pre-selected the required gear for a smooth transition between braking and accelerating. I ride a VTR so I sometimes have to remember to show a brake light to let others know I'm slowing as the engine braking is s bit fierce! In a car, if you engine brake you will fail your test. As Roadcraft says "gears are to go, brakes are to slow".

I used Coke to clean up the switch contacts from my brake light switch today... worked really well after bubbling away for an hour

your friend hates you they are all fake, that website is not a real torrent site, its a spam site. I usually find one or tw0 that work, it'd be pretty unusual for them all to fail. Ah well, looks like copyright theft is getting tougher to commit these days

That's correct, since you can't ride a big bike on L plates with a provisional licence unless you are supervised by a Cardington qualified instructor and in radio contact with him. If you're cash limited, then test on a 125 is the best route, with or without the benefit of professional training.

Google is still my friend! Link removed by mojobanana, spam.

My edited sig got moderated by another mod. F**k!